Description
Delightful no-bake coconut pecan praline cookies combine Southern charm with sweet indulgence. Crisp pecans and creamy coconut meld into an irresistible treat you can enjoy without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pecans
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper, ensuring a smooth surface for praline cookies.
- Sugar Mixture: Combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, corn syrup, and unsalted butter in a medium saucepan, heating gently until ingredients meld into a uniform liquid.
- Boiling Process: Elevate heat to create a vigorous boil, maintaining a steady rolling temperature for precisely 3 minutes while monitoring consistency carefully.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove from heat and swiftly introduce vanilla extract and salt, stirring thoroughly to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Final Incorporation: Fold in shredded coconut and chopped pecans, mixing consistently for 3-4 minutes until the praline develops a slightly thickened, glossy texture.
- Forming Cookies: Utilize a tablespoon or small cookie scoop to deposit uniform dollops of the praline mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, creating consistent cookie shapes.
- Setting and Cooling: Allow cookies to solidify at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, or expedite the process by placing the baking sheet in the freezer for 15-20 minutes until completely hardened.
Notes
- Timing is Crucial: Boil the mixture precisely for 3 minutes to achieve the perfect praline consistency and prevent burning or undercooking.
- Stir Strategically: Continuously mix ingredients during boiling and after removing from heat to ensure even texture and prevent sugar crystallization.
- Temperature Matters: Monitor mixture closely while cooking to maintain a steady rolling boil and achieve the ideal candy-like texture.
- Cooling Technique: Choose between room temperature setting (30-45 minutes) or freezer method (15-20 minutes) based on your time constraints and desired texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 22
- Calories: 174
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 34 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg